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Don’t Have Live Chat? Here’s Why You Should.

SharpenCX

When wait times are long or they’re unable to call in, live chat starts and keeps the conversation going conveniently from their mobile device. Industry standards show agents can handle about two or three live chats at a time, while experienced reps can take on more. Agents are already at their computers.

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Hyper Efficiency: The Next Frontier in Contact Center Operations Management

NobelBiz

For instance, McKinsey.com found that using advanced real-time analytics: reduced average handle time by up to 40%, increased self-service containment rates by 5 to 20%, cut employee costs by up to $5 million, boost the conversion rate on service-to-sales calls by nearly 50%, all while improving customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

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Average Handle Time: A Comprehensive Guide

Hodusoft

However, the standard AHT for a call center is typically considered to be about five to seven minutes. As per Call Centre Magazine , the industry-standard AHT is six minutes and ten seconds. Optimize internal communications and call routing In call centers or contact centers, internal communication is extremely important.

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What is Call Wrap Up Time? 5 Ways to Reduce It in Your Contact Center

Talkdesk

Reducing average wait time and average handle time in your contact can yield huge customer satisfaction increases for your business. In this blog, we outline what call wrap up time is and actionable steps you can take to reduce it in your contact center. The post What is Call Wrap Up Time?

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What is Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) & How Does It Work?

JustCall

Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS): What is it? CCaaS or Contact Center as a Service is a cloud-powered contact center software or platform that a business may subscribe to monthly or yearly. Security & Compliance: Some of your most vital data is stored in your contact center software.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Assessing the Average Talk Time Metric in Call Centers

NobelBiz

Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @NobelBiz How is Talk Time Measured? Measuring Talk Time is like clocking the duration of a 100m dash – it seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Feedback Loop Creating a feedback loop is integral to agent improvement.

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How to Report and Analyze Like a Pro: 10 Best Practices for Reporting and Analytics in a Contact Center

NobelBiz

Optimize staffing: Through analytics, managers can identify peak call times and volumes. Allowing them to efficiently schedule agents, which allows for a reduced wait time for the customers, resulting in an improved experience and increased customer satisfaction.